Microbiome and human health: current understanding, engineering, and enabling technologies

N Aggarwal, S Kitano, GRY Puah, S Kittelmann… - Chemical …, 2022 - ACS Publications
The human microbiome is composed of a collection of dynamic microbial communities that
inhabit various anatomical locations in the body. Accordingly, the coevolution of the …

[HTML][HTML] The female vaginal microbiome in health and bacterial vaginosis

X Chen, Y Lu, T Chen, R Li - Frontiers in cellular and infection …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The vaginal microbiome is an intricate and dynamic microecosystem that constantly
undergoes fluctuations during the female menstrual cycle and the woman's entire life. A …

Economic significance of biofilms: a multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral challenge

M Cámara, W Green, CE MacPhee… - npj Biofilms and …, 2022 - nature.com
The increasing awareness of the significance of microbial biofilms across different sectors is
continuously revealing new areas of opportunity in the development of innovative …

Vaginal microbiota and the potential of Lactobacillus derivatives in maintaining vaginal health

WJY Chee, SY Chew, LTL Than - Microbial cell factories, 2020 - Springer
Human vagina is colonised by a diverse array of microorganisms that make up the normal
microbiota and mycobiota. Lactobacillus is the most frequently isolated microorganism from …

Bacterial biofilm and its role in the pathogenesis of disease

LK Vestby, T Grønseth, R Simm, LL Nesse - Antibiotics, 2020 - mdpi.com
Recognition of the fact that bacterial biofilm may play a role in the pathogenesis of disease
has led to an increased focus on identifying diseases that may be biofilm-related. Biofilm …

Bacterial vaginosis: what do we currently know?

L Abou Chacra, F Fenollar, K Diop - Frontiers in cellular and infection …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The vaginal microbiome is a well-defined compartment of the human microbiome. It has
unique conditions, characterized by the dominance of one bacterial species, the Lactobacilli …

The vaginal microbiota, human papillomavirus and cervical dysplasia: a systematic review and network meta‐analysis

J Norenhag, J Du, M Olovsson… - … Journal of Obstetrics …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background Persistent infection with high‐risk human papillomavirus can lead to cervical
dysplasia and cancer. Recent studies have suggested associations between the …

An updated conceptual model on the pathogenesis of bacterial vaginosis

CA Muzny, CM Taylor, WE Swords… - The Journal of …, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal discharge. It is associated
with an increased risk of preterm delivery, pelvic inflammatory disease, and an increased …

Bacterial vaginosis: current diagnostic avenues and future opportunities

MJ Redelinghuys, J Geldenhuys, H Jung… - Frontiers in cellular and …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
A healthy female genital tract harbors a microbiome dominated by lactic acid and hydrogen
peroxide producing bacteria, which provide protection against infections by maintaining a …

Characterization of cervico-vaginal microbiota in women develo** persistent high-risk Human Papillomavirus infection

M Di Paola, C Sani, AM Clemente, A Iossa, E Perissi… - Scientific reports, 2017 - nature.com
Abstract Changes in cervico-vaginal microbiota with Lactobacillus depletion and increased
microbial diversity facilitate human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and might be involved in …